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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1900
Page
1
Tudor Jenks in Woman's Home Companion highlights a playful, rambling set of ambitions. The speaker lays out schemes to write poems paint pictures stage a drama and build a toy venture. The piece captures a light, wandering tone about future plans.
A chemical works incident in Everett followed the appointment of a temporary foreman. The tense situation, with dangerous materials present, led to an explosion.
Articles note a new department of prints to cover graphic arts akin to Paris and London collections. Steamers called Aret will operate along the Dead Sea to ease traffic, with officials debating adoption of such a service. Hambure police are told to fine conductors 72 cents for overloading cars. Additional items discuss Italian river power schemes and a Dublin rail accident mirroring Paris history.
London reports from Bloemfontein detail a costly engagement near Karee Siding with Boer forces holding off a much larger British force for three hours before withdrawing to Brandford. Casualties include 2 officers killed, 8 wounded, and 10 rank and file killed with 150 wounded. Updates note British success at Mafelko and planned gathering at Kroonstad, while capital is placed on preparations south of Brandford.
The annual race from Putney to Mortlake, England, featured crews from Oxford and Cambridge. Cambridge won by 20 lengths, claiming victory in the 57th edition held March 31.
A South Acton post office was robbed during the night on March 31. The thieves ransacked the building, taking the entire stock of stamps and additional stock from the variety store. No clues have been found.
The Alan Liner Californian, agrounded five weeks ago off Ram Island while departing Portland Maine for Liverpool, was floated this morning by tugs. No injuries reported and repair work to assess hull and stability follow.
Manila reports a Chinese general who terrorized Panay has surrendered to Gen Koppe and is being brought to Manila for transfer. The surrender ends a period of devastation in the province and marks a turning point in the colonial theater.
Boston March 1 At a Yale Harvard Dual Track meeting KM decided to hold the games at Cambridge May 12.
The Duchess of York gave birth to a son this morning in London. Both mother and child are reported well.
Washington reports ex United States Senator Gibson of Maryland is dead in what official sources describe as sudden illness. No further details provided.
A charter is issued for the Vertrey Cotton Mills of Vertrey Abbeville County with $100000 capital, authorized to rise to $200000. Corporators include W B Henderson and H M Db, as the state pursues rapid industrial development with new mills in Monaghan, Greenville, and Orangeburg.
A national settlement averts a general strike by Chicago and national machinists. About 10,000 workers will resume work next Monday in five cities including Chicago, with arbitration to set terms such as nine hour days and wage increases. Chicago losses totaled 5000 workers plus substantial wage deficits. Local union officials sought a referendum before ending the walkout.
The seventh district GOP met Friday night at Young's hotel in Boston and elected H Jenkins of Everett as chairman, W Massey of Stoneham as secretary, and George T Roberts of Chelsea as treasurer. Lynn chosen for fall convention. A three member committee was named to pick spring convention site and select delegates to Philadelphia. A committee was tasked with drafting resolutions endorsing McKinley and Lodge on the Philippines.
Julia Griffin and Rounds were found guilty in the sixth district court after a March 2 trial before Judge Sweetland. The case involved a stolen book linked to a forged checks arrest by Captain Parker. Griffin, once an assistant matron at Open Door Mission in Lowell, appeals the sentence of days’ imprisonment on the larceny charge.
Authorities broaden the search for a local girl reported missing by family and police. Neighbors recall a troubled day as investigators review leads and disseminate a flyer with a photo. Community volunteers assist in door-to-door checks while the case prompts renewed urgency from local officials.
Fragmentary OCR shows a dialogue about wages in advance and a broken contract. Phrases include want two weeks wages, promised to give three weeks notice, and a cook contract reference. The legibility is poor and names or clear events are not fully readable.
James Wilson, jailed in Tyngsboro for breaking and entering at Charles A. Frant’s unoccupied house, pleaded guilty and was held on 300 dollar bonds. He described his background from Liverpool to Lowell seeking work, admitting theft only for shelter as a cold night compelled temptation. The report also covers Mary Ann McCue’s case, and the fate of missing boy Arthur Dent with a canal search ongoing and prospects of moving the children to the state board.
No trace of the missing boy Arthur Dent has been found and officials fear he may have drowned. The freight cars on the track were headed to New London Connecticut, due to arrive Thursday morning, making a car theft or accidental entrapment unlikely due to the boy's age.
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City hall chatter notes Democratic council members pressuring departments for jobs and favors. A famed pair reportedly trades influence to secure relatives’ work in schools and streets, while the commons department orders spring lawn and park clearing after a long winter.
A 25 year old man named James Wison was arrested by Officer Lewis Bratton after a midnight break in at Treasurer Charles A. Grant of the Erie Telephone and Telegraph company home in Tyngsboro. Wigon admitted stealing a watch chain found on him and entered by breaking a back door glass. Inspectors Maher and McCann seized a keg of beer in Adams street last night.
A Pawtucketville Congregational church meeting last evening accepted the pastor Rev Wille Leland's resignation. Dr J J Colton presided as members adopted resolutions praising his earnest labors and noting his burdened service during illness. A copy of the resolutions was to be spread upon records and sent to the pastor and his family.
Weavers on strike at Faulkner mills gathered at the counting room this morning and were paid in full with no trouble. Faulkner said there is no hard feeling and welcomed return to work under his ultimatum. A labor leader called the strike ill advised and urged organization as the key to workers' success. The event is expected to spur railings toward organized weaving.
J A Faulkner denies talks with strikers since informing their committee that no concessions will be made. No weave room operations, other rooms unaffected. A striker cites rumors of a Monday settlement with 50 cents a yard kerseys payment, while Faulkner claims no knowledge of compromise efforts. Strikers planned a 10 o clock meeting today.
The Bleachery halted operations last night and will not resume until Monday morning. Officials say the shutdown is necessary to balance and straighten workflows in the various rooms, ensuring orderly production conditions.
Union members met at Middle Street hall to oppose mayoral appointment of a Textile School trustee favoring working people. Textiles council delegates to vote against the measure. operatives demand direct appointment rights. Officers named for six months include Cunningham Burns Coppingham Ashton Daly Whiteley and McLaughlin with O Brien resigning as treasurer amid a testimonial planned.
Superior Court Judge Stevens hears Russell versus city of Lowell over winter street extension damages. Trial consumed the day with city counsel arguing property value increase claimed from the street widening. jury remains advised as arguments conclude.
Fire alarm sounded at 16 45 last night at a box in the City Hotel. Reported as a minor blaze in a room. no injuries noted and extinguished quickly. Fire crews investigated the scene and cleared the area. Investigators seek any witnesses or further details from management.
Mr and Mrs A C Wheelock have returned home from a three week trip spent in Washington where they worked and studied. Fred Church advertises fire insurance as the largest and strongest with Bee advertisements cited.
Obituaries report Patrick Hanafin and Patrick McManemin among local deaths, with lists of surviving children and spouses. Caroline Breed and Caroline Hanson also memorialized, plus Abina Carville, William Haskins, and Dr George P Bartlett noted. Services held in Woburn, Boston, and Lowell cemetery interment planned.
In this city notices list multiple deaths with ages and addresses. Entries include Joseph Riley aged 6 at 5 New street and Merrie Mack corporation Patrick Hannafin at 157 Colburn street, Caroline K. Breed aged 75 at 159 Church street, Annie I. Worthington aged 2 months, Patrick McManemin in North Chelmsford, Joseph Ryan aged 15 at 4 Heverley place rear of West rd street, and William Miller aged 5 years 10 months. Funeral details and dates follow for several.
Lucie P Brault and family left Lowe et on Wednesday for Quebec preparatory to going to Winnipeg Manitoba where Mr Brault will resideMr Fenwick Ampleby intends to sail Oceanic for Liverpool April 1 Mr and Mrs J L W of a 2 5 oe Le e Mr and Mrs Joseph Whalen 7s Colburn street Were awreed night by the employees of Re room of the Merrimack Mia oa which Mr Whalen was formerly second hand and presented them with thiehoam Mr John b tate heal precentating frehments and gemee were Mise not Bray Mice Rose Phy Gave Plane and vocal
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